100% Vancouver » Theatre Replacement’s production features 100 everyday Vancouverites, who bring the demographics of the city to life; the work is based on an ongoing project of Berlin’s Rimini Protokoll. Wong Experimental Theatre, SFU Woodward’s, Jan. 21-22, 7 pm, 4 pm, $36-42, pushfestival.ca.

Hard Core Logo: Live » Based on the book by Michael Turner and the film by Bruce McDonald, this punk story follows the downfall of a lead singer as his reunion tour sputters its way across Western Canada. Stage adaptation by Michael Scholar Jr., who also stars. Music by Joe Keighthly. Rickshaw Theatre, Jan. 26-Feb. 6, touchstonetheatre.com, pushfestival.ca.

In the Solitude of Cotton Fields » Based on text by French playwright Bernard-Marie Koltes about an illicit encounter between two men known as the Dealer and the Client, this play (in Polish with English surtitles) is directed by Poland’s Radoslaw Rychcik and features art-rock band Natural Born Chillers. Performance Works, Granville Island, to Jan. 22, 8 pm, $26-34, pushfestival.ca

This » Vancouver playwright Melissa James Gibson’s urban comedy about complicated relationships focuses on Jane, a poet and single mother, whose dating life is a shambles; as she and her friends head into middle age, life seems to throws curveballs. Amiel Gladstone directs and Megan Follows stars. Vancouver Playhouse, to Jan. 29, 8 pm, matinees 2 pm, $20-59, 604-873-3311, vancouverplayhouse.com.

Becky’s New Car » Arts Club On Tour presents the comedy by Steven Dietz about a married woman unexpectedly pursued by a millionaire. Starring Deborah Williams (Mom’s the Word), Jackson Davies (The Beachcombers), and Cavan Cunningham (Corner Gas). Rachel Ditor is the director. Surrey Arts Centre, to Jan. 29, 604-501-5566.

Relay » Canadian choreographer Ame Henderson’s work for eight dancers and two musicians explores the theme of politics and possibility of togetherness. The Cultch, 1895 Venables, Jan. 25-29, 8 pm, $15, 604-251-1363 or tickets@thecultch.com

Dances for a Small Stage » MovEnt’s contemporary dance series features local dancers performing on small stage in a cabaret-like setting. The Legion, Commercial Dr., Jan. 26-28, 8 pm, $20, pushfestival.ca

Lang Lang » Described by New York Times as “the hottest artist on the classical music planet,” Lang performs works by Beethoven, Albeniz and Prokofiev. Orpheum, Jan. 21, 8 pm, $47-138, 604-280-3311, vanrecital.com.

Dene Rossouw » Author of A Complicated Love talks about conversations he had with his gay son while on a road trip. Lynn Valley Main Library, 1277 Lynn Valley Road, N. Vancouver, Jan. 27, free, 604-984-0286.

West End Writers Club » West End Writers read their stories and poems about adventure, romance and life. Red Umbrella Cafe, 1707 Davie, Jan. 27, 7 pm, free.

PuSh International Performing Arts Festival » Performance festival features theatre, dance, multimedia and music from Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Switzerland, Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Poland and Germany. Various venues, to Feb. 6, pushfestival.ca. 604-605-8284.

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